Leroy v Koutavas, in the matter of Koutavas [2017] FCA 381

Leroy v Koutavas, in the matter of Koutavas [2017] FCA 381

The proceeding may continue in the absence of a person representing the deceased second respondent, as the deceased had an identifiable interest in the matter, there is no personal representative, relevant parties have the same interest, required service was effected, and applicable procedural and case law support such an order.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Application / Order for Continuation in Absence of Representative of Deceased
Outcome
Application granted; proceeding to continue in absence of a person representing deceased respondent.
Legal Topics
['deceased Parties in Civil Proceedings' 'representation of Estate' 'practice and Procedure']

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Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Application / Order for Continuation in Absence of Representative of Deceased

  1. 1 ["Whether proceedings can continue in the absence of a person representing the deceased respondent's estate"]

Ratio Decidendi

The proceeding may continue in the absence of a person representing the deceased second respondent, as the deceased had an identifiable interest in the matter, there is no personal representative, relevant parties have the same interest, required service was effected, and applicable procedural and case law support such an order.

Court Disposition

Application granted; proceeding to continue in absence of a person representing deceased respondent.

Orders

  • ['Proceeding continue in the absence of a person representing deceased person Mr Elias Fildissis, the second respondent.' 'Costs reserved.']